DIY Sunroom

Saved By Scottie

How to build a sunroom on a budget

This old porch was easy to convert into a sunroom! Here's how I did it.

Sunrooms can cost between $50-100k+ to have installed. Using old doors was an economical, attractive DIY that added personality and extra space to our business.

Saving Money on Your Sunroom

• Doors • 2×4s • 1x6s • Trim in various sizes • Old knobs  • Trim Screws • RAM set • Sandpaper • Primer/Exterior Paint • Painting Supplies • Permanent/Outdoor Vinyl

Supplies

• Table Saw • Circular Saw • Drill/Driver • Hammer • Cricut Air Express 2

Tools

As an avid upcycler, I had quite a few old doors that I was able to upcycle for this project. 

Find Old Doors to Use

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I used wood, including scraps, to create supports along the porch to attach the doors to. 

Add supports  for the doors. 

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Once the supports were in place, I attached the doors to them. 

Attach  Doors

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Use trim pieces to cover large gaps.

Add Trim

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Clean, prime, and paint your doors. 

Paint  Doors

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Add vinyl to your doors to show people which door is the real door.

Add  Vinyl

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You'll want to add some caulk and other decorative details, but these are the final results!

Enjoy!

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This was a HUGE project, but an economical and easy way to add a sunroom. Visit my blog post to see more details and MORE PHOTOS from this project!

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Leadenhall is a thriving Victorian covered retail centre with a wide range of goods on sale.

about Saved by Scottie

Hi I'm Scottie! A painted chair opened up a whole new world of creativity, that turned into a hobby, then a business. I'm slowly working on taking over the world (and couldn't be having more fun). Come with me!